Twilight: A Novel

Hardcover | October 5, 2005

Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Up until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Isabella, the person Edward holds most dear. The lovers find themselves balanced precariously on the point of a knife-between desire and danger.Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite.

Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Up until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small commun...

Stephenie Meyer is the author of the #1 bestselling Twilight Saga andThe Host. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English literature, and she lives with her husband and three young sons in Arizona.

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Rated 4 out of
5 by
Sofie from
4 StarsTwilight is called a "guilty pleasure" for a reason. The writing is over-descriptive with constant reuses of terms like "porcelain skin" and "flawless face." The romance is simply eye-rolling but there is no doubt that it is engrossing. While Bella and Edward are bland characters, Stephenie Meyer's world of vampires is a very unique take on such famous mythical creatures.

Date published: 2016-12-08

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Alex from
poor writing, poor charactersa very silly book

Date published: 2016-12-07

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Sami from
Read the first oneI've read all the books and Twilight was the only one to really draw my attention. I'm not gonna hate on a author just because I don't enjoy all her work. Give Twilight a fair try

Date published: 2016-12-07

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Amy_0818 from
it was okayi do like the story in general like the plot of the story, but it there are some confusion that i found when i was reading it as how this could happen.....

Date published: 2016-12-07

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Josee from
Pretty good readMuch better than the movies! Author does a good job in getting you into the story.

Date published: 2016-12-06

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Melissa from
Much better than the moviesLoved these books. Re-reading them they weren't as good as I remember but they were definitely better than the movies.

Date published: 2016-12-05

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Stephanie from
its a ok booknot the best thing i have picked up but better than some.

Date published: 2016-12-03

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Deidre from
Loved the seriesHave re-read this series quite a bit. Was an interesting retake of the vampire story and I enjoyed the light read and characters. It was nice to see that some of the characters you thought were simple became more complex as the story unfolded throughout the series...possibly because this was how Bella perceived them and her expanding understanding of things.

Date published: 2016-12-03

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Sully from
TerribleVery boring start to a VERY boring series.

Date published: 2016-12-03

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chantelle from
Loved itI really enjoyed reading this, it was a good light read. I would recommend it for YA and adults alike. A future classic.

Date published: 2016-12-02

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Victoria from
mehjust a meh YA book #plumreviews

Date published: 2016-12-02

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Kaay from
AverageStory was pretty good, but not amazing.

Date published: 2016-12-01

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Cristina from
TwilightI personally don't think the book lived up to all the hype it got, but it was still a really good read.

Date published: 2016-11-30

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lisa from
i want to re-read iti fell into the story and couldn't put it down. its an easy read and an addiction

Date published: 2016-11-30

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Kene from
It's Not BadI never understood the hype of this book. It wasn't as phenomenal as Harry Potter was for me. I found that is was well-written, it was just the characters that made me cringe.

Date published: 2016-11-28

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Katarina from
Begrudgingly loved it!I didn't read this series for years, although my husband got me the series ages ago as a gift. I love Harry Potter, Hunger Games etc. I didn't get all the hype around vampires and let my books get dusty on the shelf for at least 5 years. I was desperate for something to read at the cottage so I gave it a try. I had a very non open mind and figured I would hate the book. Was I ever wrong, I was hooked from the 3rd page in and couldn't put it down. It is an easy read and didn't take very long to read. I loved it so much I read the entire series in a few weeks. I just wish I had given the series a chance earlier.

Date published: 2016-11-27

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Mpeters from
Horrible Example for Young GirlsA friend bought this for me so I would understand al of the hype around this series; i was mortified. The lessons imbed in this novel (he hurts people but because he doesn't hurt me he is sexy and because he has the power to end my life but doesn't, i love him) were incredibly alarming! From the "plain jane" non descriptor female lead to the over sexualized male lead - nothing about this novel is empowering for your women and teaches them that worth is attached to beauty and the man you attach yourself to.

Date published: 2016-11-26

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Annie from
Great YA book.This book got me into the YA genre. I grew out of the YA demo but the first book of the Twilight series was the best of the bunch.

Date published: 2016-11-26

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Tpain from
really goodI really liked this book but there was something missing that the other books in the serie had that made it more interesting for me.

Date published: 2016-11-26

Rated 4 out of
5 by
person from
Loved it!Very well written and descriptive. Loved everything about it.

Date published: 2016-11-26

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Stephanie from
Introduction to YAThis is the book that got me into young adult fictions. Even though there are some issues with teh book, it's a fun, enjoyable book.

Date published: 2016-11-25

Rated 4 out of
5 by
rs08 from
for teensMy cousin told me about twilight, before the fandemonium, I was hooked. Good read for teens. #plumreview

Date published: 2016-11-25

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Linda from
shhhhdon't tell anyone, but I enjoyed this.

Date published: 2016-11-24

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Heather from
It's...okNot my favorite series, but certainly not the worst thing I've read. The writing is just ok and the story line is a little lacking, but it's a quick read and not torturous to get through.

Date published: 2016-11-23

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Malak from
for a quick readIt's a good story for a quick easy read, didn't get me too attached but was a good distraction

Date published: 2016-11-22

Rated 4 out of
5 by
MrsLombardi from
ohh twilight!!although it is badly written, i really did love this book when i read it years ago! actually read it about 5 times. its the book that got me into reading! movie sucked so bad!! it wasn't true to the book.

Date published: 2016-11-17

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Jaybb0 from
Good read, much better than the filmThis book is a decent book to read, and although it isn't everybody's favourite, you're bound to keep flipping those pages until you get to the end!

Date published: 2016-11-17

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Alysha from
LOVE IT!!!Love the book. Love the movie too. But love the book more... Mainly because everything in the books are very detailed then in the movie.

Date published: 2016-11-17

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Mack from
HypeThis book had a huge hype and everyone seemed to have read it in 2009. I liked it at the time, and the plot was interesting. It is one of those books that I would not go back and read again, though.

Date published: 2016-11-16

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nicole from
Twihard fanIf you haven't read this yet you certainly need to! One of the books that got me into reading.

Date published: 2016-11-16

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
So goodCouldn't put it down great love story

Date published: 2016-11-15

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Conn from
I loved this!I recommend this book to everyone! I could not put the book down at all and finished within 3 days. Do read the book prior to seeing the movie though as the book is definitely better than the movie.

Date published: 2016-11-15

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Priya from
CoolI remember reading twilight back in the 7th grade. I really loved it then. I have yet to reread it to see if my opinion changes.

Date published: 2016-11-15

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Zimmy from
Still a decent book.Even though the hype is over and all the movies are out and we've all come to accept that the relationship portrayed in these books is incredibly unhealthy, I still enjoy these books for what they are.

Date published: 2016-11-14

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Samantha_Roy from
wasn't badit opens up to the rest of the series wasn't bad

Date published: 2016-11-14

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Christine from
Guilty Pleasure for SomePersonally not a fan, however I can definitely understand why some would guiltily eat up and enjoy the first (and ONLY the first) novel of the Twilight series. If you're not limiting yourself to good writing, and just want a dramatic romance to read, definitely recommend.

Date published: 2016-11-13

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Julie from
Could've Been So Much MoreWhile I can understand there's an appealing sense of danger in the concept of a girl dating a supernatural creature, it's not done very well. Perhaps in the hands of a more experienced writer, this may be able to work. But then, you have works like Harry Potter, which was also done by a first time author, and has since become a part of a classic series. What seperates Twilight from Harry Potter, however, is the apparent lack of understanding of how teenagers think, talk, and feel. People fall in love with Bella for her supposed beauty, but when you factor in how she treats herself as plain (even when she uses adjectives that should make her into a goddess, which they don't for some reason), and how she complains about her boring life on almost every page, she's comes across as unappealing in how spoiled she is. In reality, people wouldn't be falling for her; instead, people would be laughing at her for how much pity she forces on herself. We don't see her evolve outside of the school setting either; many of her hobbies and talents (i.e. Cooking, reading, etc.) are merely mentioned, but we don't actually see her do them. As a result, there's nothing to tie me to this character, because there's nothing interesting about her. The other characters are no better off either; minor supporting characters blend into the background after a few chapters; and more implications are risen about how Edward's kind is dangerous, yet he doesn't do anything to show the reader that he is a murderous creature. Take away the vampire factor, and nothing would change; he isn't any more charming or any less creepy. But the characters are just the tip of the iceberg of many problems. The pace drags with how much purple prose is written in every chapter, the grammar and spelling need a lot of work, there's very little story structure, and... What was the message again? I keep hearing about a 'save yourself for marriage' type of message, but even then, it's not conveyed well either. If you like the book, whether ironically or unironically, that's great! I'm glad you were able to get some enjoyment out of something I couldn't. But, if you're craving something supernatural with a modern twist, and actual substance, you're better off with either Harry Potter or Vampire Diaries instead.

Date published: 2016-11-12

Rated 1 out of
5 by
BookWorm1997 from
Deserves no starsConsider this as a review for the whole series. This book is crap. There is NOTHING about it that is worth liking. The writing's bad, the characters are pathetic, and the plot is boring. Bella sets women back to the stone ages. She complains about EVERYTHING. "Oh, I hate the snow. I hate the rain. Charlie (the dad) is so awkward! Oh my god, I have such a boring-ass life!" And the romance, don't even get me started. He WATCHES HER SLEEP. And she's OKAY WITH IT. He prevents her from visiting her friends. He's a controlling, abusive son-of-a-bitch. And the only interesting thing about him is that he's apparently hot. There is NOTHING ELSE there. He's a douchebag who's supposed to be alluring and mysterious and whatnot but he just makes me want to roll my eyes. And apparently all the girls want him, which I call bullshit on. At my high school, it didn't matter how hot you were, if you weren't friendly and tried to act all alluring, you'd just be labelled a jackass who takes himself too seriously. Oh, he treats Bella like a kid. I guess I can't blame him though, Stephenie made Bella have the coordination of a child who's just learned to walk. This 16-year-old trips over her own damn feet way too frequently and I'm surprised she never went to the doctor for it. I guess that's why Edward carries her around so much. DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK OR SERIES!

Date published: 2016-11-11

Rated 1 out of
5 by
LeePace from
TerribleI can't believe this is so popular, you should save your time and your moeny...

Date published: 2016-11-11

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jenna from
Loved it!!#plumrewards. A great introduction to Stephenie Meyer's Twilight world and the Cullen's family.

Date published: 2016-11-10

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Gillian from
Fluff readI picked up this series in an effort to get back into the habit of reading. I accomplished that, but little else in the hours it took to read this book. #plumreview

Date published: 2016-11-09

Rated 2 out of
5 by
ayymy from
One time readYeah it was nice to read, but I wouldn't take the time to ever read it again.. It's just an okay series. I think this book was the best out of the series though!

Date published: 2016-11-08

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Vbot from
Okay readIt's not terrible but it isn't superb either. Read it because everybody was talking about it. It's okay but not something I would reread. #plumreview

Date published: 2016-11-08

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Terra from
TwilightI found this book to be okay. There's definitely suspense as you learn about the Twilight world and during the build-up of Bella realizing who Edward is, but once you know it's more of a one-time read. I read to the end to find out what happened next, but I wouldn't give it a second run-through.

Date published: 2016-11-07

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Taylor from
Amazing SeriesI know the twilight saga gets a lot of criticism but I have always loved the books and then the movies which surprised me because i am not one for sci fi but the vampire/werewolf does not even seem that unrealistic. I really recommend this to anyone looking for a good read or is a true romantic

Date published: 2016-11-07

Rated 5 out of
5 by
chels from
greatlove this book, very iconic #plumreview

Date published: 2016-11-05

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Elimaera from
If I Could Give Less Than One Star I WouldCannot fathom how anyone could like this, everything about the series is rubbish. It was a waste of time and money, I definitely do not recommend purchasing.

Date published: 2016-11-04

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Elimaera from
I Regret Reading ThisIf I could give it lower than one star, I would. Like many others, I gave this series a try because of its popularity and huge fanbase that claims it is brilliant. The characters were boring, the plot was dry, the writing was mediocre at best which I could not fathom since the author's other works were not nearly as horribly written, nor so acclaimed. The main characters is uninspiring, painfully boring and dependent on others, not to mention is almost certainly a Mary Sue. It is for a very specific audience, teenage girls who are easily entertained by yet another love-triangle based story in which the man she doesn't pick ends up liking her DAUGHTER! I cannot fathom how anyone could genuinely argue that this was good series, nor why it was made into films. Definitely do not recomment, this is a waste fo time and money.

Date published: 2016-11-03

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Morpheus from
Boring.This is boring.

Date published: 2016-09-01

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Zog34 from
One of my favsloved this series

Date published: 2015-10-09

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Jess from
HorribleThis book was so freaking boring and everything about it was terrible don't waste your time reading it

Date published: 2015-09-21

Rated 1 out of
5 by
madi from
I HATED THIS BOOK!!!!!this book was too dramatic and didn't go anywhere with the plot. it wasn't funny.i wouldn't suggest this book to any of my friends or family :)

Date published: 2015-02-03

Rated 1 out of
5 by
esullivan from
I HATED THIS BOOK BLEHHHH1 star is much too good a rating for this book. ill make this simple. I HATE THIS BOOK MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE IN THE WORLD THERES NO PLOT ITS STUPID I HATE IT I HATE BELLA JACOB AND EDWARD UGHHHH BLEHHHHH GROSS I ACTUALLY RIPPED IT UP YESTERDAY

Date published: 2014-11-24

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Myself from
Struggling to understand why this book is so popularI read this book long after the hype over it went down and the movies had started to come out. I don't understand how it became such a popular novel. The story might be easy to read but it wasn't well written. Maybe girls like the idea of being in love with a vegetarian vampire who sparkles in the sunlight like a disco ball, but I find it weird.
Bella, to me, is unlikeable. No matter how much I tried, I couldn't bring myself to care about her. The fact that she becomes the centre of a love triangle between herself, a vampire, and a werewolf might be what draws girls to the story. Maybe girls want to be the emo vixen who two dudes fight over. I don't. I'm happy with my one true love, his name is Netflix.
I think the story sends a few bad messages to girls. While it has some good aspects, girls shouldn't place such high importance on whether or not a dude loves them. Girls should not be okay with a dude with fangs sneaking into their bedrooms at night and watching them. Girls should not want to turn into vampires to be with their 'true love'.
So someone please help me out here. What was the appeal of this book? I sure couldn't figure it out myself.

Date published: 2014-10-17

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Hannah_RTMS from
Entered the Twilight zonePros: Very unpredictable, making it a nice read; interesting plot; long story, with lasting suspense. Cons: Slow starting; not the exact characters I would chose. I found that at first, I wasn't very into it, but then when Edward and Bella came to be closer friends, it got more interesting. Bella would try to hide him from her father, making me wonder when they would tell him. Meeting his family was cool because you got to learn about their so called 'powers' and get to know them more. Alice is probably my favorite character because she is very perky and I can relate. She also has the most awesome ability or power, because she will always know what is ahead. I got up to the part when they play the baseball game, which was also very awesome, and the vampires that suck human blood arrive. The tracker was probably the scariest, because, well, you know why, because he wants to track down Bella. I also was very scared when Alice was seeing all those images. I won't spoil it but it was very nerve racking. The characters were ok, but Bella was very apologetic, and she would never take much of a stand. Edward was a good character and was always standing up for Bella. The storyline was good in my point of view. The book was written very well, and I enjoyed it! The highlights to me were Alice. She was my favorite character and was very calm. If you are looking for a romantic novel with suspense here and there, and occasionally, but not often, a little laugh, then I would definitely recommend this book for you. This book I'd say is intended for a female audience.

Date published: 2013-04-29

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ivan_Bello from
Interesting PlotI was completely surprised due to the fact that I actually loved this book. I mean I've never expected myself to actually read Romance novel. I found this book quite interesting due to the fact that I love vampires. I loved the Plot but I kind of felt that the some of the romance were kind of really slow. Although there wasn't much action in the book but for some reason its still exciting and an enganging novel. But in conclusion those who are interested in Vampires or Romance should defenitely read this book.

Date published: 2012-12-14

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Stephanie_K from
Painful romance vs. Interesting plotWhy is it that people either viciously love or despise this series? I’ll try to stand on the fence in this review, because it deserves some degree of balance. I think the appeal of this book is for those that fall in love with either Edward of Jacob. If you don’t, then it could be hard to get into (or appreciate). Especially since a good portion of the book is just plain romance. It is quite fanservicey for teen girls, but the focus makes the plot weak (since some stories that contain romance can stand on its own, even if it the love is not supported by the readers). At points I cringed because it was just too much, where I’m sure others would swoon. While half the book is filler fluff, the other half -with the supernatural entities- is actually quite entertaining. I found myself drawn more to the Cullen family then Edward himself, and the wolf pack over Jacob. Believe it or not, there actually is more plot to this book! I just wish it did not start half way through the book. When that is the focus, it was fun. What this series could have used was a little balance; “romance, plot, romance, plot” sort of order. My verdict is: cut the pointless school and boring home scenes, limit the young and naïve love, pull the key events of all books into one... and presto = Twilight could have way more potential to appeal to a larger crowd. This review is entirely based on dropping the book half way and carrying on with the movies instead. I graded low because of the decline, but added a star since there is hope yet. I still have not decided if the story is worth suffering the painful relationships for the good stuff.

Date published: 2012-11-14

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Elizabeth_Balsom from
Awesome!I just read this book for the first time last month, and I thought it was really good! I never jumped on the Twilight bandwagon when it was big four years ago, and I never understood the hype until now. The books are much better than the movies. Definitely worth a read!

Date published: 2012-07-16

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jessica_Petit from
Simple and beautifulI read it in 2008 and i thought it was a nice story about bella falling in love with a vampire. before i read twilight i have seeing often at different book store for a while and one day i decide to pick up the book and read the back of it. to me it look interesting and different so a few month later i finally decide to buy the book. i read it in two month it was easy to finish it and i saw the movie a few day after. I love all the characters they are all different. My favorite character have to be bella. i also like Edward and Jacob they are awesome. The story was easy to undertand and the idea of it was simple. so i recommended this book for people who like love stories(like me) and Vampires.

Date published: 2012-01-30

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Alison from
Well, everyone knows how the story goesAfter reading this almost 3 years ago, it's hard to give a proper review. I used to love this book. I got the majority of the women in my family to read it and some of my friends at work hooked too. Originally, I had an electronic copy of the first three Twilight books because I heard of a movie coming out. So I started Twilight in the late spring. I don't think I even got past the first chapter. Maybe that was a sign. Then again in August when the fans of the books were getting even more excited because it was close to November, I started to read Twilight again. I think I read it in a week. Then I read New Moon, followed very closely by Eclipse. By the time I had finished Eclipse I had the first three books, plus the newly released Breaking Dawn on order from Chapters online. I still can't believe how fast I read those books. And I loved Breaking Dawn. I think, for me, the books were there at a time where my reading habits were changing. I had grown out of MG books but I wasn't quite interested in Adult yet. Harry Potter was over and I needed a new series to cling to. So I did, for a time. Then I started to read reviews of the books. A lot of bad reviews pointing out the flaws that I hadn't seen in these books. How overly simple they were, how abusive Edward and Jacob were, how Stephenie Meyer was pushing her anti-abortion views in Breaking Dawn. Blah, blah, blah... And I let those reviews sway my opinion of the entire series. I started second guessing my love of the series and my reasons for reading it so fast. But in the end I still loved the Twilight universe. I continued to follow fan sites and read fan fiction and looked at the beautiful art depicting the characters of the Twilight universe. Life was good. I re-read the books another time. Then I got bored of just reading about Edward and his sparkles. Suddenly I realised Twilight was so much less than I had built it up to be. I became embarrassed to admit I had a love for a book that 12 year old girls loved just as much (and waaay more, too). I've tried to read Eclipse again (it was my favourite) but it comes off as way too cheesy. Maybe my taste in reading has changed. Maybe I've moved away from being a teenager completely. Maybe I just was so clouded by sparkling vampires that I couldn't see the problems with the books. I don't know why I loved them so much and now I don't know why I can't stand to read the books now.

Date published: 2012-01-11

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bailey_Crawly from
Captivating story, Wonderful Characters... A book worthy of awards!In Twilight, Stephenie Meyer has uniquely touched upon the subject of a human meeting a vampire that fall in love and have a romantic relationship with each other. She has started a huge franchise that has spawned 5 movies (each based upon 1 of her 4 books, the last book divided into 2 movies). She has used her talent to write a wonderful story that readers can easily get into. When I read it for the first time, I was amazed at how precise and wonderful the details were and how wonderfully everything flowed. Being completely honest, I was sorry it ended. If you're wondering what to read next, I would strong recommend Twilight!

Date published: 2012-01-02

Rated 1 out of
5 by
dmlavallee from
A Main Character with No PersonalityI read a blog that said it best: "Her appearance isn't described in detail; that way, any female can slip into it and easily fantasize about being this person. By creating this "empty shell," the character becomes less of a person and more of something a female reader can put on and wear." Not only does the main character not have a personality, she is completely controlled by Edward. I didn't finish the book because: one, this lack of character bored me; two, telling young girls that they need a man to function is not cool with me; and three, the writing lacked any spark or talent. A complete waste of my time... but I guess if you want to read a crappy book that isn't even good gulity pleasure crappy, be my guest.

Date published: 2011-12-09

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Caska from
Nice storyIt took me a few chapters to really get interested in this story. I do not like the main character Bella, partly because I know that Kristin Stewart played her role in the "Twilight" movie and ruined the character with her poor acting skills. Anything that usually involves monster-human love relationships will bring calamity to a story especially this one! The book is okay for a one time read.

Date published: 2011-12-02

Rated 2 out of
5 by
slytheus from
Story is cool; characters get annoying.The story line is kind of cool and interesting. Vampires are overused but Twilight makes them seem okay. The characters on the other hand annoyed me at times. I loved some of them, like Alice and Jasper. But Bella. I can't really explain. I just dislike her. And Edward too. The book is definitely better than the movie. I can't say I like this book, but it was good to try out since I heard so much about it.

Date published: 2011-06-23

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jetches-My_Not_So_Vacant_ from
Best Series Ever!One of the greatest series of all time. Millions of people around the world have read the books and seen the movie. Books are still the best by the way because there is a bunch of extra stuff and emotions not conveyed/shown in the movies.

Date published: 2011-05-19

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Caitlin_Nicole from
There is much better out thereAs far as vampire novels go these are the bottom of the barrel. Bella is the most awful annoying useless heroine ever. She is continuously trying to throw her entire life away for a boy. What an awful role model for young girls. The book reads like it was written by a thirteen year old, I think that if it were actually written by a thirteen year old I would have a completely different outlook on it. When it comes to Vampire novels for teens there is just so many stories that are well written with heroines who actually have self respect.

Date published: 2011-04-17

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Stefan_Salvatore_lover!!! from
It changed my life.=)The way this book changed me is when I was in grade five, I was basically dumb. I didn't read at all, my reading level was grade three. But then I saw the movie and I was like OH.MY.GOSH. I fell in love with the movie and, since I loved it so much I went out to Chapter's and bought it and I was like this is sooooo huge but I have to read it. It was March and I was like I have to finish this and New moon before June 30. I'm never going to be able to finish it. But I read Twilight every night and got it done in two days. That was the fastest Iever read a book in my life. So then after that I finished New moon in four days because my Mom got mad at me for staying up till like two in the mourning and reading. Then I finished Eclipse and then I read Breaking dawn. In that amont of time March to April I read the series elevin times, and it's two years later now and, I've read more book's then I had in my hole intire life. That's how Twilight changed my life, Thank you Stephenie Meyer.

Date published: 2011-04-17

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Melissa_Brow from
It's okThere isn't really anything too special about Twilight to be honest but I didn't hate it either.

Date published: 2010-11-23

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Natalia from
Best One Of The SeriesI heard so much about this series so I bought the first book to judge for myself to see if the hype is all it is talked about. It started off slow but then once I got to know all the characters I enjoyed the story but when I saw the movie it was nothing like the book. The actors they casted did no justice to the book itself and I will not read the other books that follow it is not my kind of books.

Date published: 2010-10-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
SweetBookworm from
Magnificent!What more can I say about this book that hasn’t already been said? I suggest it to everyone young and old. I was skeptical at first, but once I got into it I realized how amazing this story really was and there was no turning back! I was disappointed with the movie because the book made such an impression on me, that I don’t think any movie could top it.

Date published: 2010-08-19

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Emily_Barlow-Bolch from
Radioactive Crapthis book was very poorly written. There were plot holes the size of everest and she used the words marble and velvety ten times per page. Also, bella is quite possibly the worst role model ever. Just so u know girls, its not healthy to obsess over sparkly people. (if ur a sparkletard i appologize for offending you.) Personally i think that someone should grab a copy of anne rices the queen of the damned and shove it in SMs face so that she realizes how much she butchered the image of the vampire created by real writers. the raeason the book is so popular is simply because she managed to fall on a theme that is garanteed to hook every insecure tween out there- hot men falling in love with plain, average girls.

Date published: 2010-06-25

Rated 1 out of
5 by
BookThia from
A Parent's PerspectiveMy daughter is turning 12 and has been asking to read this, so I read it first. I can definately see what is appealing about this story -- any girl would love to receive the full and undying love and attention of a perfect and beautiful male -- vampire or not. My concern with the book has nothing to do with the vampire characters -- she, like most girls, understands that it is fiction. What troubles me about this book is the obsessive relationship between Edward and Bella. She never believes herself worthy of his perfection, which gives a troubling message to young girls who get enough mixed messages about self-image. And yet, because he "loves" she turns her back on everyone else in her life and thinks only of him. This is a distorted and damaging portrayal of "love" for young girls. So, parents, when your daughters read this (and I almost never recommend forbidding a book -- do let them read it), be ready for a conversation about being worthy of any boy's love, and for a discussion about the differences between love and obsession.

Date published: 2010-06-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jessica_G from
And I'm Not Just Saying ThisOkay, I know what you're thinking. Everybody loves Twilight because of Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. But behind the silver screen lies a very wonderful book. Twilight is a really entertaining book, with a little bit of everything: romance, comedy, mystery, drama, and a few scary parts. Stephenie Meyer is a truly gifted writer who has written a book that appeals to such a wide range of people. The book was very descriptive, and the main plot of a vampire falling in love with a human was a simple concept made into an amazing story. This is a perfect example of "The movie is never as good as the book!" . In this case, the movie was great, so just imagine the book.

Date published: 2010-02-27

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mike_Fritz from
Sizzling!Stephanie Meyer’s novel about the 'forbidden' love between the mortal and the immortal has hit bookshelves in the past few years and flown off of those same shelves as it has become a blockbuster hit, and is loved by men, women, teenagers and older adults as well. When Isabella Swan moves to the dreary town of Forks, she believes that her life has ended as she knows it. When she meets Edward, the pale faced high school hunk, she feels that her luck has turned around. She has to figure out if she is willing to risk everything she lives for, for the one who has become her everything. The book differs from the movie in many ways, both in the writing styles as well as content wise, but I would open up the book and read about Bella’s unending love for Edward or revel in the lives of this particular family of vampires trying to live inconspicuously, over popping the DVD into my player any day. Many before this have speculated as to why Twilight has become such a hit, why it can appeal across generations of people as well as how it has become a must read on everyone’s list. The answer to this; simple. It has everything from a hopeless love story, to blood and guts fighting. Meyer’s writing brings her reader into the novel with her, when I was reading I felt it almost too easy to close my eyes and imagine myself as one of her characters however at the same time, I also felt it much too easy to deem this book as a ‘must read’, and one of those books that we simply cannot put down. Her writing has a way of painting such an intense picture in her reader’s minds, the way she describes the feeling that Bella gets when she first meet’s Edward in the school biology lab, or the fear that she feels when she thinks she has lost him forever. Along with the love story that Twilight is based around, there is also that impending sense of danger that the characters feel that keep the reader on edge and guessing what is going to happen next. As Myers’ books progress so do her suspenseful writing and avid imagination and its no wonder that they have landed themselves on the top sellers lists multiple times.

Date published: 2010-02-26

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Heather_Skea from
Romance, Vampires; its got it all.I think Stephenie Mayer did a wonderful job in creating the Twilight series. Bella Swan, who is originally from Washington, moved to Forks to live with her father (who's head sheriff) because her mom and boyfriend would like to travel. Bella has always seemed to take care of her mom, instead of the other way around. Bella falls in love with a local vampire, Edward Cullen, and then it truly becomes one of the most romantic books I have ever read. Bella and Edward are madly in love, and have to deal with many isues through their relationship in this book. Stephanie Meyer keeps readers on their toes, and wanting more. (I read the book in about 2 days; i couldnt put th book down! I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in vampires, romance or drama.

Date published: 2010-02-24

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Violetwish. from
Horrible, Boring, Predictable.I absolutely hate Twilight and will continue too. I don't care how many people will find this comment 'bad' or 'unhelpful', but i'm being truthful in saying this was the worst book i've ever read. I guessed everything, and the characters really made me mad. Bella is so mary-sue. Edward is too protective. Jacob.. gets my annoyed so easily. I really cannot see why anyone would like this book. Unless you're some stupid teenage girl who likes to read gay fiction books. I'm a teenage girl, I like fiction. But this book is the worst and I would not recommend for anyone to read it. SM is a great writer, but this idea is truly stupid. Read: The Host (amazing.), or Harry Potter (best ever). If you don't like those and love Twilight, then there must be something wrong with you. Sorry, but it's the truth.

Date published: 2010-02-21

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Catherine_Bezubiak from
For semi-literate morons.I feel the need to review this book now despite the fact that I read it two years ago and only read it because my 14 year old cousin begged me to. It really bugs me how many people genuinely seem to think that this is quality writing. Quite possible one of the worst books ever published. Fluffy, pointless, inane and shallow, are the four best words to describe Twilight. It's NOT a love story, it's about obsession. There is a HUGE distinction between the two. Grab a dictionary if you are unclear on this. All Bella does is complain. About EVERYTHING! Oh no, it's raining! Oh no, it's sunny! Oh no, there's some ice on the ground. Oh no, now it's snowing! Oh my god, no one told me the seasons change! An author that has to begin every chapter with a comment about the weather is a weak writer and seriously lacks imagination. And the dialogue! LAME. Seriously, could you not think of anything more interesting for a hundred year old vampire to say! C'mon! He's been through a century of life and can't manage to say anything even remotely interesting or funny. You know what that shows? Lack of research by the author. Bella is a whiny, miserable little brat who is vapid beyond belief and shouldn't be even a secondary character in a story let a primary. Crap. Crap. Crap. Don't waste your time or your money. 'Nuf said.

Date published: 2009-12-30

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Allie_Lingard from
So Good!I just started reading this book and I love it already. I couldn't put Twilight down. I have been reading it for 3 days and I am already on page 100! i have already seen the movie Twilight when it came out last year but the book is so much more detailed! It is such an amazing book and I can't wait to read the rest of the series! My new favourite author is Stephenie Meyer for sure!!

Date published: 2009-12-30

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Prongsie from
I expected a rainbow but I only got rain.After boycotting this book for about 2 years, I decided to finally give it a chance thinking, ''after 2 years of crazy popularity and the fan's are still so crazy, maybe it's not that bad after all.'' I have to say I was utterly disappointed. It was poorly written. The Twilight series was unrealistic (and I don't mean the fact that it has vampires and werewolves) The characters were undeveloped, obsessive, whiny and annoying. What I hate the most is the image it has made on teenage girls and simply all women that are in love with the book. (You don't know about many screaming girls I get a day declaring their love for Edward or Jacob. It's just, scary.) Edward is fictional, and has a vitamin D deficiency and...he is NOT A VAMPIRE! Vampires do not sparkle, HE IS A FAIRY, or maybe a pixie. He pretty much isolates her within his circle, and you know what, that's okay because he loves her. Basically, it's given most girls an unrealistic image of love and desire to want bad relationships. (As well, I can understand why so many people find their love so desirable, because they have the "ideal" love. Where they'd be willing to die for one another. But frankly, in reality, this doesn't happen so fast.) As well, and Edward has been watching Bella sleep for ages. How on earth is that romantic? Call the cops! That borderlines on extreme stalker behavior. Nothing romantic about it. Just no. And thank you Stephenie Meyer for killing the vampire genre. :) -This is my own personal opinion.-

Date published: 2009-12-05

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Golden_Hawk_Girl from
So This is What All the Hype is About, Eh?I was curious. With so much hype, I needed to see what it was all about for myself. Not something I would ordinarily pick up on my own, but it wasn't bad. I am not obsessed or anything though.

Date published: 2009-11-30

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Ex_Libris_Monica from
Not a bad beginningI enjoyed the first book in the series. Maybe because of the hype I expected too much. It's good, but not THAT good

Date published: 2009-11-11

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Angel from
Surprisingly Good!I sort of stayed away from reading the Twilight Saga, up until now. Having recently watched the movie, I decided I was intrigued enough to read the Twilight series. After all the hype surrounding it, I so thought I would be disappointed. But I wasn't! It is truly a great love story, with suspense, intensity and the chemistry between Bella and Edward...boy oh boy!!! Stephenie Meyer is a great storyteller!!!

Date published: 2009-11-02

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Robert_Augustine from
Absolutely AwesomeMy wife and I had gone to see the movie before I read the book, and she told me the book was different than the movie, and that I would like the book better. Well she was right. I loved it. This was the first kind of book I have read like this and once I started reading it I could not put it down. I just loved how Stephenie wrote the story through Bella and how it floward right to the end. I am looking forward to start reading New Moon and to see how the story continues. It was a great read for me

Date published: 2009-10-22

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hunny~Bunny from
Amazing!!! Awesome Book!! Loved It!!! A love story!!!I LOVED THIS BOOK!! I could not put it down. I was absolutely blown away by the story and how it sucked you into the love and passion between Edward and Bella. It is absolutely amazing. The book & the series itself is full of love, romance, secrets, heartbreak, suspense, action, intrigue, etc. It will make every woman/girls heart swoon. You fall in love with all of the characters. Most of us who have read it took sides on who Bella should be with immediately. This book/series is soo addictive you will want to read one book after another after another. I had many sleepless nights while reading the Twilight saga. I highly recommend it if you have not read it yet.

Date published: 2009-09-16

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Annette_J_Dunlea_Irish_Au from
5 Star Young Adults NovelTwilight by Stephenie Meyer (Book Review) Twilight by Stephenie Meyer is an international bestseller. It is published by Atom and its ISBN is 9781904233657. This is a great teen chic lit romance book. It has achieved international fame and a movie has been produced based on the novel. Bella moves from Phoenix to live with her dad in Fork. She is popular in school with all except Edward Cullen her classmate. She is obsessed by this loner. He is rude and pushes her away until one day he saves her life. She eventually learns he was trying to protect her as he is a vampire. He is the forbidden fruit and her love for him puts her and her family in danger. They drift towards a relationship until James arrives. He is a tracker and wants to convert Bella into a vampire. They chase is on and Bella goes into hiding. Then she receives a call that James has her mum hostage. Will Edward save Bella? I enjoyed this book but my niece and her teenage friends adored it. It is about growing up and first love and relates to teenagers’ feelings and hormones, they approve. My conclusion is it is a five star young adult novel. This book was reviewed by Annette Dunlea author of Always and Forever and The Honey Trap. Its book website is: http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/twilight.html.

Date published: 2009-09-07

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Evy_V from
Mediocre. So freaking mediocre.Crazed teenagers, kids and adults across the globe are gushing about twilight, and recommending it to everyone in sight. But it's not great, it's not even good. It's so excruciatingly mediocre. The only thing pushing readers on, is Edward. And the only reason he's pushing reader's on, is because he is described as 'perfect', and everyone has their own version of him in mind. These fictional characters are living in the real world, are they not? Then explain why everything is so unrealistic? Push the vampires and werewolves aside, for a minute. Is it realistic for a girl with no personality, hobbies or even looks to be automatically accepted in a high school's social scale? Hold on, is it even realistic for a girl to have no personality, hobbies or any good qualities? I don't think so. Bring back the vampires and werewolves now. Is it realistic for a girl to automatically accept a stalker? And Is it normal, for girls everywhere to be unable to find the difference between love and obsession? No. Moving on. Now, I know that every writer can take a mythical creature, and change some of it's features, and make it their own. But after too much customization, it loses its backbone, and becomes and entirely new beast. Bottom line, these are not vampires in this book, these are blood drinking anthropomorphic diamond statues, with flowing venom in their veins. I can just go on, and on. But it's not worth it. Read it if you dislike analyzing things, Don't read it if you do like to analyze books.

Date published: 2009-08-23

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Virginia_Hill from
It was okay, but didn't wow meI started getting interest in this book when it first came out in 2005, but decided not to. But when the movie came into theatres, that when I decided to buy the whole series. Twilight didn't disappoint me, but I didn't care how the author wrote it. The overall story was good and the ideas were different and new. But the writing of the story seemed to get me confuse. The author was (to me) trying to dazzle you with her words and vocabulary then trying to focus on dazzling you with the story. I thought I was reading a story by my English Professor not by an author trying to tell you a story. Some of the words the author chooses make me feel like that the author randomly picked words out of the dictionary to make the sentence sound good. Some of the sentences just didn't sound like the words belonging to that sentence. And I didn't know that a girl like Bella could talk like an English Professor when she is only in high school. The characters were not believable. An average teenage girl with a troublesome life like Bella’s just doesn’t speak like that. Edward's vocabulary I could understand since he is a vampire. I believe these vampires were not vampires, which is fine. Again, it was a new idea with a new concept of storytelling, which I liked. The relationship between Bella and Edward was like any other story about a human and vampire. Vampire lust for the human and her human nature as the human lust for the vampire’s immortally. This book didn't wow me like it did to many others. Again, the overall story was okay, but if I wanted to enjoy a book, I want to enjoy it without using a dictionary.

Date published: 2009-08-11

Rated 1 out of
5 by
joao_pereira from
SO lame.I bought this book because it looked so pretty and i heard it was good. But then i got to a certain scene that made me wanna throw up. Edward goes out into the sun and........yes. he sparkles like a diamond XD. So after that i took a break from it. FINALLY i finished it. i didnt like it at all.

Date published: 2009-08-07

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tootsie from
AmazingCouldn't put the book down. Easily the BEST book I have ever read!!! Stephenie Meyer has easily become my favorite author. When reading twilight, her words and descriptions put you in the book, in the moment. You feel the characters emotions as if they were your own. Meyer is simply an amazing and gifted author and I would gladly read and re-read any of her novels.

Date published: 2009-08-06

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Amanda_Philipow from
Thumbs UpTwilight is a good book, but Bella is just a tad too clingy. Plus, by BFF is absolutely OBSESSED with Twilight, so much, it's not even natural. It's a good book, and Edward is totally sexy.....But sorry Edward Lovers, I Love Jacob More!!

Date published: 2009-08-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ashley_Lautner from
OMG the greatest book EVER!!!!!!!I read this book a while back and when i read the first page i was hooked, this novel has romance action fantasy and everything a girl could ever dream of. I love this book from beginning to end and i love Edward Cullen!!!!!

Date published: 2009-07-28

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Rienna from
Why?I had trouble getting into the book because I really don't like Bella. She sounds whiny and miserable. Meyer's main characters seemed undeveloped. I found myself likeing the minor characters more, including Alice, Jasper, and James (&lt;---enemy) . Meyer's writing seems awkward as though she is struggling for the right words. The flow is off due to jarring injection of words that seem sophisticated for the rest of the text.

Date published: 2009-07-08

Rated 5 out of
5 by
koral_haner from
best book everi have read this book and i loved it it wasthe best book ever the movie is good tooo you should read it

Date published: 2009-07-08

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Corey_Redekop from
Vamposers? Shampires? Whatever you call them, they sure ain't good.I went in with an open mind. The movie had its moments, and gave me hope that perhaps there was a reason for the hype. But what the movie proved is that gorgeous scenery and charismatic actors can go a long way toward rectifying poor dialogue and repetitive writing. And what Twilight (the book) proves is that success is not dependent on talent. Because Twilight is one of the most embarrassingly amateurish novels down the pike in a long while. The plot, for those few people out of the loop, follows Bella, a seventeen-year-old girl come to live with her father in Washington State. She becomes instantly attracted to Edward Cullen, a mysterious teen described thusly: "His skin...literally sparkled, like thousands of tiny diamonds were embedded in the surface. He lay perfectly still in the grass, his shirt open over his sculpted incandescent chest, his scintillating arms bare. His glistening, pale lavender lids were shut...A perfect statue, carved in some unknown stone, smooth like marble, glittering like crystal." And it goes on like this, again and again, pages of purple. I could excuse a little over-enthusiasm on the part of Bella, but fully half the novel is given over to how perfect Edward looks. Which helps him, I guess, as his actual personality is that of a total ass. He makes a big show of how badly he feels for Bella, as she's in complete danger whenever he's around, but he shows no restraint and therefore dooms her anyway to satisfy his own emotional needs. But then again, Bella is a conceited shrew, so the axiom that there is someone for everyone is likely true. Certainly no one else could stand to be around them. Bella is one of the least likable characters I can recall, a whiny neurotic who complains endlessly about how no one understands her, likes her, or appreciates her, yet is surround be people who understand, like, and appreciate her. I understand it's written from her point of view, but she comes across like a complete narcissist. And there's nothing that says your central character must be likable, but somehow I'm not getting the vibe that we're supposed to dislike her. Luckily for the plot, there's more to Edward than being a dimwit. It turns out he's also a 100+-year-old vampire! (Sure, vampires that glow rather than die in sunlight, but, yeah, vampires, sure, let's go with that.) Which strikes one as odd because, for a centenarian, he provides little proof that he's learned anything over the years. Edward may look 18, but he should behave slightly older, I think. When you compare him to, say, Claudia, the 60-year-old vampire in a six-year old body in Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire, Meyer's complete and utter lack of insight into the effects of age and experience on the psyche become even clearer. Edward does not come across as old, or learned, but rather a goth kid affecting a quasi-arch manner of speech that would come across as painfully annoying if it weren't so devastatingly dull. I won't get into the actually mechanics of vampirism here, as Meyer is well within her rights to alter such creatures to her whim. It would not matter a whit if her tale was in any way interesting. But it's not. It's mundane and uninspired. And much of that can be ascribed to the fact that absolutely nothing of any interest happens beyond two unlikable people mooning over each other. If there is a junior Harlequin Romance imprint, consider this a perfect example of the form. Meyer does her plot no favours with the sort of amateurish hack writing that should mark a tenth grader's creative writing homework, not a published author from an established press. Meyer never met an adverb she didn't use, and as every character angrily, hungrily, happily, sarcastically, or leeringly haunts the pages, Meyer's lack of actual talent becomes quite clear. Hardly a page flips by without Edward chuckling, or Bella feeling chagrined. I don't often recommend an author consult a thesaurus, but the advice in this instance is apt. "But wait a moment!" I hear you ask. "This is a book for young adults! It's written more simply for a reason!" Point taken. There is an established tradition of writing with a slightly broader style for novels aimed at the younger set. But I put it to you that there is a wide difference between simple and simple-minded. And after having recently read Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book, Cory Doctorow's Little Brother, and Arthur Slade's The Hunchback Assignments, I am more convinced than ever that writing for young adults does not mean writing stupid. And while some have parallelled the ascension of Twilight and its sequels with the Harry Potter phenomenon, it only goes so far as sales, as Potter, while not art, was an entertaining and often gloriously exciting series. Twilight is a spectacular waste, insipid and vapid. It is insultingly poor, and how anything this incompetent was allowed to pass through an editor's hands and into the public sphere is distressing.

Date published: 2009-07-07

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Krista from
Vampire Books: Twilight Saga vs. Sookie Stackhouse SagaAlthough both books are about a girl who falls for a Vampire, I find the Twilight saga more to my level. Meyers new her audience, and she went for it. Her books were able to let you live the life of "Bella Swan". The Sookie Stackhouse saga, although geared for the older generation, lack the "real life" feeling you got from Twilight. I found it differcult to read parts of Harris's book when she talked about the racism, centered around many species, and her explanation of the sexual experience's between Bill and Sookie. It all seemed to fake at times. Having said all this ... I am still intruiged by Harris's story about Sookie, and I plan to read the rest of the books. Decide for yourselves ....

Date published: 2009-07-03

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Azrael from
I'm pretty sure Meyer put something addictive on the pages.The first in the best-selling Twilight series. Meyer's writing is even less than mediocre, but seems to have a strangely hypnotic quality to it. I couldn't put the book down, but looking back, I don't know why I enjoyed it. Every emotional expression and situation in Twilight can be summed up in three words: Everything! Is! Dramatic! Bella is, quite possible, the worst female role model I have ever seen in my life. She's a passive little twit whose entire existence and self-worth is based around her boyfriend. Edward is an obsessive, controlling stalker. I could go on, but really, it's all been said before and by people far more eloquent than I.

Date published: 2009-07-02

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jaida from
addictingGreat read! didn't want to put it down! so excited to read the rest of the series!

Date published: 2009-06-30

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Joanne from
I don't get all the hype...This story was okay; probably a bit overrated with all the hype surrounding it. Bella was annoying and whiny. I couldn't relate to her at all, and I didn't want to. Edward was perfect; so perfect his character became unbelievable, but I will give Meyers the benefit of the doubt and assume it is her intention. The only aspect of this story that is keeping me going, is the backstory of all the Cullens when they were human.

Date published: 2009-06-25

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Kelly-Lynne from
Not as good as I thought it would be.At seventeen, I am considered totally out of the loop to not have read Twilight. Vampires have never been my forte, but it really seemed as though I was missing out. A girl from my homeschooling group lent this to me, and I have to say, after all the hype, I was disappointed. I felt the characters were rather dry and the story seemed very slow paced to me. The writing wasn't overly great but the fantasy and romance elements of it were well done. A bit of a dissappointment, I have to admit. I don't think I will read the others.

Date published: 2009-06-22

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jeniffer_Spence from
Say no moreOk like everyone else, loved it. Thought it was very well written and just pushed along for a great ride. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

Date published: 2009-06-18

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Meghan_Ritchie from
EmbarrassingI am still an avid reader, but between the ages of 8 and 16 I could safely have been called a voracious reader. I grabbed a copy of this for a long train journey, and, having read so many awesome books in my childhood, decided to see what all the fuss was about. Two painful days later, I can admit that there may be a certain appeal to estrogen-steeped moony preteen girls, but MY GOD! what a crap book. It is poorly written, the plot is poorly constructed, the characters are flat as the prairie I rode over.... It read like a slapped-together sequence of elaborate scenarios contrived for the sole purpose of allowing Edward and Bella to nuzzle each other. Reading Bella's constant obsessing over Edward felt to me like reading a private diary written by a besotted twelve year old with zero experience of true attraction. I actually felt embarrassed and almost perverse to be reading the words and literally squirmed in my seat as I laboured through the more drippy sequences. This book wasn't just a waste of ten bucks; it was a waste of several hours of my life that could have been spent productively playing sudoku or watching Seinfeld reruns. I can understand that this book may have a following of a few young girls but how it could possibly have reached the Twilight-mania status it has today has me utterly stumped. Buy your daughter Pride and Prejudice and a dictionary instead.

Date published: 2009-06-09

Rated 1 out of
5 by
mags from
OverratedThe story line intrigued me, but the author just made it too corny. Bella is one-dimensional and the fact that she becomes that obsessed with Edward makes her character more intolerable. I just don’t understand the hype.

Date published: 2009-06-08

Rated 5 out of
5 by
BookMuncher! from
A totally must read!!!!I will say this to anyone looking for a good book to read. You must read this book Twilight before you see the movie and before you find another book. I will say that the starting to me was kinda boring but that was before I really got into it. So what I'm saying is I LOVED IT!!!!!! Go team Edward and team Jacob. New Moon clip looks really good. Jacob is soooo HOT in it!!!

Date published: 2009-06-05

Rated 4 out of
5 by
J_Pierre_Mihok from
compelling but a woman's bookIt was compellingly written once you got past the first page or two. But suddenly about a third of the way thru the book I realized I was reading a Harlequin romance and I lost interest. But it would be a good gift for the woman in your life.

Date published: 2009-06-04

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Danna_Burgess from
captivatingFor those of you who are "perplexed" by the fame of this book, perhaps you are looking for something other that captivating, entertaining and romantic. As far as I am concerned when you can put a book down and stay up to 3am just to find out what happens ... that's a great book.

Date published: 2009-06-02

Rated 1 out of
5 by
stupefaction from
I'm perplexed by the fame of this book...This book (no, novel is not the correct term for this) is horribly patriarchal dross. Not only does it completely defy the conventions of the vampire genre, but it encourages girls to believe that the perfect man is one characterised by outrageously controlling tendencies, stalking, and emotional abuse. That's not to say that if you love this book you are a bad person. I just hope that if you find yourself favouring this book, you at least have the sense to love greater works of literature (i.e. actual novels) as well.

Date published: 2009-06-01

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Rachael_MacDonald from
It was fine.As much as i hate to piss off a bunch of fanpires right now, twilight is okay. it's not as "AMAZING BEST BOOK EVER" as everybody sure seems to think, i loved it at one point but then i looked at it from an outside view, i love the whole forbidden love thingit has going on but that's about it. Check out the books below, they are really good!

Date published: 2009-05-18

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rebecca_Kornichuk from
Definitely worth the read.After my first time reading this book, I convinced a friend to read it and lent her my copy of the book. We were in an organic chem class together at the time, and had a midterm the following week. I asked her when she sould be done, and she told me that she might start it that night, but wanted to study for our test, so she wouldn't finished it until after the test. The next day I saw her, and asked if she had started it, she said yes, then I asked her how far she had gotten, and she only had about 50 pages left. It was so good, that she couldn't put it down at all the night before. While Twilight may not be a literay masterpiece, it is most definitley an enjoyable (and mildly addicting) read.

Date published: 2009-05-13

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jasmine_Sidhu from
You will fall in love with this book!Who would of thought a book could make one feel like a teenager all over again. I was all gaga for Edward! (the vampire in the story ). The author does a superb job in developing her characters! You cant help put fall in love with the vampires. This is definately a book for all those romance story lovers. A must read!

Date published: 2009-05-07

Rated 5 out of
5 by
White_Lily from
An Instant FavoriteThis is one of my favorite books &lt;3. The characters are well defined, as is the plot. The unconditional love and bond between human girl Bella Swan, and vampire Edward Cullen, will honestly have you believeing in true love. This is a must read for romance fans. This story gives clumsly girls everywhere a new ray of hope lol &lt;3 &lt;3

Date published: 2009-05-04

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lily from
Amazing Book!!I was hesitant on reading this book as it is supposedly for 10-12 year olds. That is so misleading as I am a lot older than that age group and if I hadn't decided to read this book I would have been missing a terrific story. This book is not only for Young Adults but anyone who loves romance, fantasy and loves reading, period. The book is written from Bella's point of view and Stephenie Meyer has an amazing talent of describing the emotions Bella has regarding her insecurities with measuring up to Edward's perfection and thinking she is just average and nothing special tugs at us emotionally. I think anybody reading this book can relate to Bella especially when her and Edward fall in love. READ THIS BOOK (AND THE REST OF THE SERIES) NO MATTER WHAT AGE GROUP YOU FALL INTO. I also recommend watching the movie also. Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson are perfectly cast in these roles. They are sure to be huge stars especially when the next movie comes out soon.

Date published: 2009-05-02

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Blue_Bug from
Page TurnerThis book is excellently written, with great characters, a real page turner. From the moment I first read this book, I knew it was special, I just could not put it down, I read the whole book in a matter if hours, I would recommend this in an instant and it should be a must read for everybody.

Date published: 2009-04-26

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Stef from
Love It.. My absolute favoriteNo matter what age or sex u are.. you will enjoy this book. It might just break down your cynical walls lol. The love that Bella and Edward grow for each other is beautiful and brings hope to the readers. The challenges they face just unites them more and makes their love stronger. Basically, it woke up my girly side and made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. =)

Date published: 2009-04-25

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Pam_Williams from
FittingI can sum it up in one word...addictive. You can't put it down and you can't wait to pick it up again once you do.

Date published: 2009-04-21

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Linda_M._C._Nguyen from
I treat it like a bibleThe story is very descriptive and it is rather elegantly written, especially for a teen novel. Only Stephenie Meyer can deliver such a treat. The author wrote her story under Bella's point of view (first-person) so readers can trully get a feel of all the raw emotions and experiences Bella is faced with. The sequels are just as good, if not better. The 2nd book (New Moon) may be viewed by some as being less satisfying, but that is only true for those supporting Team Edward (Edward Cullen fans). The 3rd book (Eclipse) is excellent. I have yet to read the 4th (Breaking Dawn) but I'm sure Stephenie Meyer has delivered a wonderful addition to her masterpiece that will be cherished and raved about for years to come. Visit my book blog at bambireads.blogspot.com for more reviews.

Date published: 2009-04-21

Rated 5 out of
5 by
-Niloo_-B from
Amazing!I read this book November 2008, and I never heard about it before, until I saw the trailer for it. It's an amazing book for all ages, especially teen girls, such as myself. The book is about a girl in 11th grade, who moves in with her father after many years, and finds herself curious about a guy at school, who acts odd, while sitting at the cafeteria table with his sisters and brothers who are all adopted (like him). They all seem beautiful, but not human. The girl falls inlove with the mysterious guy, and later finds out that he is a vampire, who desires for her blood, but doesn't attempt it on purpose, because he believes in not harming humans, but only animals for blood. This book is about forbidden love, and is recommended for everyone! I enjoyed it , and I hope you will too! ITS AMAZING! BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ IN MY LIFE!

Date published: 2009-04-13

Rated 5 out of
5 by
michelle_pearce from
was GREAT!!!!!!!I love the book. It was great.It's like you think you know what is going to happen but then it total changes!!!!! It is a must read.

Date published: 2009-04-13

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Terri from
Spectacular!I watched the movie first. I'm actually glad I did, because I would have been sorely disappointed if I'd done it the other way around, lol. It was an excellent novel, I really got a feel for the characters!

Date published: 2009-04-09

Rated 5 out of
5 by
F.T._E. from
really great seriesBella Swan moves in with her father and starts school in a new town called Forks. She later on discovers that some of her fellow students are vampires.

Date published: 2009-04-09

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lorraine_(Book_Addict) from
TwilightAbsolutely amazing... not just because it's really popular, it would still be amazing if no one has even heard of it. The book... well the whole series... is filled with romance, suspense, and secrets.. Bella Swan moves to a tiny town called Forks because she wants to live with her father. She leaves her life in Arizona... but she soon discovers a handsome (more than handsome!!) teen named Edward. Edward grabs her attention, and she soon finds out he;s a vampire... but not the killing, crazed type. She soon falls for him, and he has to restrain himself in order not to hurt her. Edward must do everything he can in order to keep Bella safe. This book will make any teenage girls' heart swoon. Edward simply raises the expectations of guys greatly. THIS IS A MUST READ. However, chapters recommends this book for "ages 10-12"... that is not appropriate. This book should be recommended to females over the age of fourteen.

Date published: 2009-04-04

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Nicki_Anderson from
not all it's cracked up to be... but not bad either!I found the writing in this book, or rather the words used, to be of a young teen/adolescent level. Compared to Anne Rice, of who i am an avid fan, I found this book poor. However, it is unfair to compare it... in it's own respect Twilight is a good book, with a great story line. I just wish it could have been executed better.... To sum it up, this book is worth reading, just to see what all the fuss is about. Meyer has created very lovable, believable characters. At times you will find yourself drawn in, wishing you were Bella in Edwards cold embrace. I went through the whole series in 4 days. It is still sitting on my book shelf, and in time i will probably read it again.

Date published: 2009-04-04

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jordan_♥ from
Twilight.When I first picked this book up I had a few doubts, first, it was in first person narrative. A big no no for me. Second, I hadn’t been able to find any good teen romances lately so I figured this wouldn’t be the best either. Boy was I wrong. The first person narrative was amazing; Bella's character was very well thought out, unique and at times funny. There was just enough detail to make it interesting and imaginative but not boring. I instantly fell in love with Edward and Bella. It had it all, wonderful romance, mystery and suspense. The climax was very exciting, I really wasn’t expecting it. This book is a must read if you haven’t read it by now, it’s not this popular for nothing you know.

Date published: 2009-04-03

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Robert_Boomer from
OMG OMG OMG OMGtwilight is the best book ever. if you haven't read it. do it. now. i mean right now. buy the book. open it. read.

Date published: 2009-04-01

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Onessa from
Not BadIf I were a teen, I would probably love this book but I am not. It is very easy to read and I finsihed it in about 3 days. It has its good moments and best of all, I can discuss it with my neice and nephew who loved the book. Stephanie does take the reader on a trip through the ethereal world of vampires, werewolves and young love. I wanted to slap Bella, the main character a few times because she overthinks everything. That's what drove me the nuts about this book. I sighed in relief when I was done reading this novel.

Date published: 2009-03-22

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Simon_Hart from
NOT WORTH THE RAGEI read this book in 2005 when it first came out. I really liked it - I read it in about four hours. The second and third ones came out and I liked them too. The Host came out...I didn't much like that. But Breaking Dawn was so stupid it made me rethink the series I had loved. Although I had been a huge fan and had even gotten my books signed by Stephenie Meyer I started to clue into a few details: 1. Stephenie Meyer is not a great writer 2. Edward is scary! Even for a vampire, watching someone sleep all night while they are unaware of it is creepy. Also, he's like 80 years older than her.. 3. Bella is a one dimensional character - she likes to read, but by New Moon she doesn't even do that anymore! It's all about Edward. 4. I could go on all night but I will spare you. Here are some better pieces of literature.

Date published: 2009-03-17

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jessica from
loved it !Twilight was an amazing book! actually .. i think amazing is an understatement . i LOVED this book. Im positive that the twilight, new moon, eclipse and breaking dawn series is the best series ive ever read! It is a must read for all ages, everyone who reads these books will fall in love with them.

Date published: 2009-03-15

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Amy from
What a Great BookI bought this book for my step son. I'm in my twenties and decided to read it one night when i was bored. I was instantly hooked with the story and before long i read the whole book. I instantly went and purchased the other 3. I have read all four of the books and to be quite honest i prefer new moon and eclipse better than this book. But this book was really good. My problem with this book is that I had a really hard time understanding why edward was in love with this plane girl besides wanting to kill her. But then i read the draft of midnight sun and it makes complete sense why he fell in love with her. but that book is not released yet and i doubt she will. And until i read Midnight Sun draft throught the whole series i really wasn't sure why he fell in love with her. i never doubted that he did. This book was a fast read, loved the characters so much. i wish there was more about the Cullens. I'm not the biggest fan of Bella in this book but am a fan of the Cullen family. I believe that is why i loved the book so much.

Date published: 2009-03-15

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Lorina_Stephens/Five_Rive from
Not Worth the Time or CashHuge hype. Best-seller lists. Major motion picture. And for the life of me I cannot fathom why Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer is so widely acclaimed. By page 17 I'd found four grammatical errors. Stephenie, my dear, one is tanned, not tan. One is not tan, as in pink, blue or green. One is tanned, as in leathery. Where were the editors? Where were the proof-readers? Did you not proof the galleys yourself? Ah, but, one would assume you knew the difference between tan, the colour, and tanned, the state, and so would have used the correct form in the first place, and thus avoided any need for the non-existent editor, proof-reading, and review of galleys. It should be noted Twilight is rated Young Adult fiction, meaning it's suitable for ages 12 and up. I'm not sure about the wisdom or logic of that rating, and here's why. Meyer puts forward the scenario of obsessive love, that somehow it's quite acceptable for an adolescent girl to fall in lust -- erm, love -- with a different species. Now, we're not talking about different gender, race, or creed, all of which would be completely acceptable and ordinary in my very liberal mind. Nope, we're talking about different species, and a species with which it is a danger for this adolescent girl to associate, a constant threat to her very existence. Given the dynamics of adolescence, the raging hormones, the predisposition to extremes of emotion, is it wise to encourage, even romanticise, obsessive love? Further, if you're going to write about obsessive love, at least do it with panache, something that might go a level beyond what The Bard did with the immortal Romeo and Juliet. Meyer's portrayal of obsessive love isn't even particularly well told or original. By page 17, having already found those four grammatical errors, I'd already figured out the plot and denouement. (yawn) Let us deal with the issue of stalking. Were this book written for an adult audience, I would have no problem at all having our erstwhile hero break into our heroine's home, night after night, and watch her sleep. Equally, if the story had been intended for an adult audience, there would have been not an eyebrow raised at the fact our beautiful Edward follows the feisty and spoiled Bella around the small town of Forks, albeit her saviour from dastardly strangers intent on sexual harm. But this is a story for young people, ages 12 and up, and I'm not convinced romanticising this sort of behaviour, and further, presenting it as heroic, is exactly a healthy or sane type of literature to present to impressionable young women. Let it be understood I'm all for expanding horizons, presenting challenges both physical and intellectual, but I'm afraid this novel goes beyond the pale in its insidious acceptance of abnormal behaviour. And this doesn't even begin to touch upon the acceptable use of deceit and dishonesty. Meyer's preoccupation with things beautiful presents a superficial and questionable reinforcement of a Western World obsession with physical beauty, an obsession that has girls as young as eight concerned about weight, physical appearance and sexuality. All that glitters is not gold. Indeed no. But in Meyer's world those who are beautiful are noteworthy. People who drive fast and fast cars are somehow more attractive. Designer labels are desirable. Questionable standards, all. And that brings me to plausibility. Quite beyond the fact we're dealing with vampires, there are nuances in the story that shatter all credibility and render the story fatuous. For example, Bella's father is the chief of police, allegedly on a modest income, living in a modest home. She, allegedly, is a whiz as a cook and very good about stretching a dollar and shopping. Why, then, on the very first outing for groceries do we read about her bringing home steak, potatoes and salad for dinner, not as a treat, but as regular fare? I wonder, does Stephenie Meyer shop for herself, and if so, does she have to calculate her expenditure based upon a modest income? Another point of plausibility is Bella's father's decision to purchase his daughter a beat-up old 1950s pickup. Just how economical, or safe, is that decision? Would that truck pass emissions testing? Would that truck get any sort of sensible gas mileage? And would a man who is the chief of police, and supposedly aware of safety and legal precautions, purchase for his daughter and old 1950s beater? Likely not. One of my other objections, but by no means my last, to Meyer's novel is her portrayal of vampires. In an effort to whitewash the mythical creatures, and make them more palatable and acceptable to 21st century sensibilities, Meyer's has introduced us to 'green' vampires. Her vampires don't feed on humans. Oh no. They feed on animals. Remainder of review at: http://5riversnews.blogspot.com/

Date published: 2009-03-14

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jessica_Stones from
AmazingI swear I have read too many books to count in my 12 year old life, but out of all of them this book has been the best. I got it from the store and didn't stop reading it for eight hours straight. It drove me crazy waiting for the rest of the books but it was so worth it in the end. So go read it!!!!

Date published: 2009-02-25

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kelly_♥ from
Twilight Time!Twilight By: Stephanie Meyer Little Brown 2005 I finally read the much hyped Twilight, and I have to say I loved it. Twilight is the story of Isabella Swan, who moves from Phoenix to a small town in Washington State called Forks, where her dad is the local police Chief. There Bella becomes enchanted by the mysterious Edward, who is gorgeously perfect and charming. But all is not what it seems when Bella discovers Edward’s supernatural abilities, knowing that falling in love with him means danger for herself and those around her as Edward is strangely and irresistibly attracted to Bella. This was one of those books that I just couldn’t put down, and couldn’t stop thinking about when I did. I was enchanted by this book, just like Bella is by Edward, from the first sentence. It is a story about star crossed lovers, forbidden love, loving someone so much even though you know it will not end favourably. But Bella is no silly romantic, and I think that’s what makes this character one that young girls can look up to. Bella is a strong, independent young girl, who actually takes care of her parents more than they take care of her. And in Edward she found someone who can take care of her for a change, however reluctant she is to allow it. I got wrapped up in the fantasy of Edward’s vampire family as well. Who hasn’t thought how cool it would be to have a group of vampire friends to protect you. And the atmosphere that is created by Meyers really put me into that time and place unlike I have felt in a while, the cool, rainy, Pacific North West small town. Twilight is a somewhat sanitized vampire tale, not much blood and gore here, but that is Meyer’s vision. To create more human vampires than we are used to seeing. I was in love with this story from beginning to end. Story ***** Characters ***** Readability ***** Overall rating *****

Date published: 2009-02-24

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kris_(Sana) from
TwilightI could say this was one of the books that got me into reading. I actually really liked the novel. I read it a long time ago but thought I'd write a review about it nonetheless. I don't think there is many people out there that hasn't read it or atleast heard of it. Many people are reading it. To be honest I think I'd see like a maximum of 10 people at my school not carrying or reading the book. It's really popular and it is a good story. So, if you haven't read it maybe you should try it out. I'm pretty sure you'd like it. Oh, and check out the movie too... :) Happy Reading!

Date published: 2009-02-22

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Buffy from
A great, enjoyable read for lovers of Vampire Fiction!This book was absolutely addicting! Never before have I read a story where the main character was so incredibly like me, it was sort of scary, yet wonderful. She is a self-concious, introverted bookworm, who isn't very coordinated and hates parties with a passion. It's not too often we are given such imperfect heroines in a story, and being able to relate to Bella so much drew me in from the start. That, coupled with the Vampire aspect, made this an all-time favorite book for me. The other books in the series are just as brilliant too! I highly recommend!

Date published: 2009-02-19

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jasmine_Wright from
O.M.G I love the movie and i can't wait to read the bookOMG!!!!!! I LOVED THE MOVIE AND I CAN'T WAIT TO BUY THE BOOKS

Date published: 2009-02-17

Rated 5 out of
5 by
erika from
A good readOkay so yes, i totally loved this book, but i think all this twilight madness has gotten totally out of control! half the people are only reading it because of the movie and most of you have never picked up a book in your life before and now ALL OF A SUDDEN you think you are an avid reader? wow.. you guys crack. me. up. But yes, its a very good book. i personally like the way the novel is told from Bella's POV and the fact that the book has mythical elements just makes me love it even more! (im a sucker for anything like that: harry potter, uglies, artemis fowl, YOU NAME IT!) very very very good book.

Date published: 2009-02-15

Rated 4 out of
5 by
bananna from
Great start to the series :)I read this before the whole Twilight craze, but still I thought it was written very great :) But, some things that kind of just .. annoyed me ... was that Stephenie made Bella waaaaaay too dependent on Edward. It kind of made me think , if vampires WERE real, and we fell in love with one, would we turn out like Bella? There was a lot of build up, but in the end it was very small. The action didn`t last very long, and I thought it was kind of quick to end. 4/5 (:

Date published: 2009-02-07

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Gwen_Fernandes from
LOVED IT!!!!Okay, so I'm 39 years old and am hooked on this series of books!!! I was embarrassed to buy Twilight at first because everyone says its more for teenagers then it is for adults, but after all the hype about the book, I thought what the heck, I'm going to read it anyway. Twilight was an incredibly well written book. I couldn't put it down. From the very beginning right to the end it was exciting and very interesting. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. It doesn't matter how old you are --- you'll love the book --young or "older" :)

Date published: 2009-02-02

Rated 5 out of
5 by
littlemissnovelist from
Flawless.Twilight was one of the most intriguing and captivating novels I have ever read. As probably one of the more younger readers, I would reccomend this to anyone 12 or older. For those of you who didn't enjoy the book, Twilight was probably my least favourite in the series, so I strongly suggest you read the other books. Breaking Dawn (in my opinion) was the best.

Date published: 2009-02-01

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Caitin_Vincelette from
twilight is the best book EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I LOVE TWILIGHT IT IS THE BEST BOOK U WILL EVER READ WHEN U READ IT IT FEELS LIKE ITS REAL AND IMPOWERING YOULL FEEL LIKE ITS TRUE AND U CAN FEEL WHAT BELLS FEELS ITS LIKE THE FEELING POP RIGHT OUT OF THE PAGE

Date published: 2009-01-31

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Katarina_Kaneff from
ok for a popular book1. interesting character interaction 2. i enjoyed the new view of vampires (interaction with light, lust for certain blood types, etc) 3. i enjoyed the back stories for the vampire characters 4. mixing in native americans with a vampire was interesting as well, mainly because i personally haven't seen it done before. 5. mainly read this because i like keeping up with popular culture.

Date published: 2009-01-29

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Carrie-Ann_Kroll from
Totally Taken By SurpriseWith this being the first chapter in this series, it introduces us to a whole new world. It introduces us to characters we come to love at the end of this book. Characters we want nothing more to do with.... It builds up with the promise of more to come, and doesn't disappoint from page one to the end.

Date published: 2009-01-29

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Tom from
If you like a good story with a twist, this isn't it!Like so many other novels of its sort, it is predictable, tiresome, unimaginative and was not worth reading. This one is going to the used book store... since I loath throwing any book in the dustbin.

Date published: 2009-01-28

Rated 2 out of
5 by
kadelex from
Note to Adults: Stick to Anna RiceI read this book at the request of a few friends who seem to think it was the best thing since vanilla coke. So, I sat down and finished it in two days; not because it was so good that I couldn't put it down but because the weather was cold outside and there wasn't much else to do. I read it and was quite disappointed considering the rave reviews I have been hearing. I remember thinking to myself as I read it that the younger me (aka myself as a junior high student) would absolutely love this book. This book IS justifiably rated age 10-12. But alas, those days are behind me. For all the adults out there who feel *pressured* to read this book to "keep-up-with-the-times," (or to avoid incredulous stares of teenagers when making such comments as "Who's this Edward and Bella you keep talking about? Do they go to your school?")...to all of you, here is my suggestion. Stick with Anne Rice. You'll find these vampire novels much more to your taste.

Date published: 2009-01-27

Rated 2 out of
5 by
reid_ulberg from
fadthis book witch is aperantly an amazing book is only a fad in my point of view. I'm not saying that the book isn't the slightest bit interesting but i think its just popularity that has people making fan sites for it. The audiance is generally teenaged girls and is not recomended for people over 19 although i have seen some 30 year old die hard fans . so to sum it all up its a good read but be warned a fad can have a large influence on the popularity of a book

Date published: 2009-01-26

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nancy_Kuik from
I loved it!I first heard about this from the movie. I heard it was about vampires and I was like EWW! It did not appeal to me at all. Over Christmas I heard so many good things about it and I thought that I'd like to see what all the fuss was about. I bought it and I LOVE IT! So a girl who didn't have any interest at all loved it. If you like romance, suspense and action you'll love this. It is very easy to read and sucks you right in. I would not reccomend it for 10-12 year olds though as this site suggests. I'd say mabye 13 and up. I also loved all the others in the series. Number was the worst but I hear eveyone says that. I liked number 3 the best.

Date published: 2009-01-25

Rated 4 out of
5 by
justyne_hall from
English ReviewWhen I first got Twilight I was hesitant to start. I read the first chapter or two thinking it was just going to be another book I've read. After some time I decided to read some more, and suddenly I was hooked. Compared to the books I normally read, Twlight is by far the most intriguing and entertaining. Stephanie Meyer's writing was easy to read, and very illustrative. The relationship between Bella and Edward is so imaginative, yet feels so real. The intensity between them kept me up till four in the morning forcing myself to put the book down. Bella's relationship with her parents and her personality traits are easy to relate too and sometimes surprisingly funny. Edward's families differences and history are also enchanting in the story. The challenges Bella and Edward have to face as a couple is very exciting, the strength it takes Edward to resist Bella's lovely scent and the courage Bella has to risk her life to be with him, shows their love is undeniably passionate and profound. All and all Twilight is a great book, it may not be informative or real but it's entertaining unlike no other book I've read.

Date published: 2009-01-21

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cassandra_Behling from
OMG!!!!!This book was by far the best book i have ever read. I'm not usually into the far fetched vampire books, but i thought since there was so much hype about the book and the movie i'd give it a shot, and am i ever glad i did. Read the whole book in 2 days, couldn't put it down. Can't wait to read the rest of them.

Date published: 2009-01-20

Rated 4 out of
5 by
♥tally_lamora♥ from
Good bookSo as so many people haev probably already stated about this book it was excellent. it was well written, well devoloped adn consumes the reader at onece. It is one of those books you have to force yourself to put down becasue the clock reads 3 am adn u gotta get up in 3 hours :) but i think becasue of the hype built up around this book it didn't meet my expectations. If i were to take the movie and the excitment around this book i would probably say this book had no flaws but unfortunately iexpected a bit mroe out of it. not to say i'm not going to continue reading the series in fact im half way through new moon which is excellent but i called the few major twists so far :) but definately pick it up if oyu liek mythical romances oh and the movie edward DOES NO JSUTICE to the picture i've built in my mind

Date published: 2009-01-18

Rated 5 out of
5 by
asil_oconnor from
I LOVE YOUR BOOKI LOVED YOUR BOOK SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much i read almost all of them i jst need to read eclipse and new moon and im going to watch your movie thanks for writing it.

Date published: 2009-01-16

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Wendy_Williamson from
I was a little doubtful...... when I heard the basic story. Another vampire love story for teens. The first time I read the book I liked it. I'll give Meyer that much -- her writing style is pretty good. I was entertained. I bought and read the rest of the series, but as I read more I began to realize that I wasn't happy with the characters any more. Bella is such a weak character. Edward is so controlling. I really think this story sends a bad message to young girls; that having a boyfriend is the most important thing in high school and it's ok to abandon friends and family just to be with a boy. I admit it took a second reading for me to really see all there was to dislike behind the admittedly captivating writing style.

Date published: 2009-01-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Valentine_Hartley from
Twilighteven though I'm 41 years old I can honestly say Stephenie Mayer has delivered an nice cute young love story for our teenagers, for I have a 16 year old daughter and I bought this series for her for christmas and yes I'm still reading the series I always will read a bopok before I recommend it to her so thank you Stephinie for written a nice story for my daughter to also enjoy, it shows the innocent of our youth.

Date published: 2009-01-14

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hannah from
too good to not readok, this book is awesome! i haven't read all of it but so far it is awesome! everyone should totally read this book!!!

Date published: 2009-01-11

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Riley from
Amazing!!! 5/5This is one of my favorite books of all time!!! Definitely a GREAT love story and not your classic vampires!!!!! A must read!!! You're missing out on a lot if you don't end up reading this book!!!!! I give it 5/5 stars!!!!!

Date published: 2009-01-10

Rated 5 out of
5 by
sami_chong from
Twilight: A Love Story With Bite“About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him – and I didn’t know how potent that part might be – that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him” When seventeen year-old Bella moves to the gloomy town of Forks, she finds herself falling in love with Edward, a vampire who is in love with Bella but has trouble controlling his blood lust for her. Realizing Edward is a vampire, who could kill her at any moment, changes nothing for her. She still loves him even though he is not human and would rather die than be without him. However, as Bella grows to know, and love Edward, she finds herself in great danger as she arouses another vampire’s lust for blood. Stephenie Meyer has created a novel that is so unique that it could be a genre on its own. Twilight has the ability to cross age barriers and satisfy teenagers and adults alike. It is brilliant, yet simply written. Its vivid description leaves you dwelling in your fantasy where you can almost smell the damp air and rain falling on the roof tops in Forks. The relationship between Bella and Edward is both heart-rending and compelling. Their love seems impossible, but they are both determined to not let their relationship become condemned. The two are so passionately in love with each other that Bella risks her life to be with Edward. The story is told in first person from Bella’s perspective, so readers experience the story as it happens. This allows the reader to get directly involved in the story, as you get to know her on a personal level and therefore care about what happens to her. If you’re looking to read a good book in your spare time, Twilight won’t disappoint you. The story is so intriguing that you will find it impossible to put down and it will leave you thirsty for more.

Date published: 2009-01-08

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5 by
Joely from
AMAZING!!!This is one of the best books I have ever read in my life!!!! Edward Cullen is such a lovable character. It's different from most books and I like how the characters are very realistic (not in the vampire sense) but in the way they act...I ordered all 4 books at once but unfortunetly New Moon was sold out so I stll have not received it which is making me bite my nails and pull out my hair because I'm going crazy with anticipation. This book is a MUST read!!!!

Date published: 2009-01-05

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Libby from
Teen romance at it's greatestI loved this book, period. Although there are "controversial" topics in this book (i.e. feminism) it's still a great book to read. This is the book that actually got me back into reading, so i owe it much. If you just want to read an entertaining pleasurable romance novel, I'd recommend this any day. (p.s. beware the cheesy lines :] )

Date published: 2009-01-05

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Angela_Morgan from
Too good to put down!The characters come alive and the book Ignites the romantic side in everyone who reads it. It was riviting and I couldn't put it down.

Date published: 2009-01-04

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Little_Squirrel from
Not just for teenagers!This is a fabulous book! I can't get enough - I actually read the book twice, and that is very unusual for me. What's not to love about the characters Edward and Bella?!! I've already ordered the rest of the series. Twilight is a must-read!

Date published: 2009-01-02

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Cathy_B from
LOVED IT"About 3 things i was absolutly positive. First Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him, and i don't know how dominant that part may be, that thirsted for my blood. And Third i was unconditionally, and irrevocably in love with him" This Book is fantastic. I have always liked Vampires stories, but this one took a vampire story to a new level, It wasn't typical, or predictable. It had me laughing, and crying, It was so descriptive and visual. Explosive with Romance, love, passion, All that good stuff. Its a good escape after a bad day. I recommend this book to any age group.

Date published: 2008-12-29

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Editorial Reviews

Praise for Twilight: A New York Times bestsellerA New York Times"Editor's Choice"A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly"Kids' Book Adults Would Love"An Amazon "Best Book of the Decade * So Far"An ALA "Top Ten Books for Young Adults" * "Propelled by suspense and romance in equal parts [this story] will keep readers madly flipping the pages of Meyer's tantalizing debut."-Publishers Weekly (starred review) * "The novel's danger-factor skyrockets as the excitement of secret love and hushed affection morphs into a terrifying race to stay alive. Realistic, subtle, succinct, and easy to follow, Twilight will have readers dying to sink their teeth into it."-School Library Journal (starred review) * "In the tradition of Anne Rice. . . this dark romance is gripping." -Booklist (starred review)